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Friday, June 15, 2018

6 Ways to Get More Done as a Business Leader

Being a successful business leader is tough! There’s always something, or multiple things for that matter, to get done. Lots of other people are relying on you to run the business and handle a lot of issues every single day; it can all seem overwhelming and feel like there’s too much to get done to fit into each day. If you’re experiencing stress from not knowing how to handle running a business, take a look at these tips for how to get it all done.

Reduce your distractions

When you’re in the middle of your work, a buzzing phone can completely remove you from the task at hand. Turn your notifications off and put your phone on silent in order to stay focused. Let everyone know that when you are working on something that is of importance, and you shouldn’t be bothered unless there is an emergency. This helps you work much more efficiently and save time for you to work on other things or go home and take a break!

Maintain a healthy lifestyle

If you don’t maintain your physical, mental, and emotional health, you are going to have a much harder time focusing on your business. Being overtired, experiencing physical pain from not moving around enough, and breakdowns are all byproducts of letting your health go by the wayside. Commit to yourself like you commit to your business.

Set aside time for yourself

Setting aside time for yourself is crucial. If you are all-business and communication 24/7, you are on the fast track to burnout. Setting aside time for yourself gives you the opportunity to refresh your mind and focus on things besides business that are good for you. This break makes it easier for you to focus on the office and get things done more productively.

Organize your schedule

Get a planner and use it! Scheduling eliminates a ton of unnecessary stress. The more on top of your schedule you are, the less stress you’ll have trying to remember every meeting and obligation you have. Business leaders are incredibly busy, so it’s important to be as organized as possible.

Set aside email-only time

These days it is effortless for us to drown ourselves in our emails. Set aside time to organize your inbox and answer emails based on priority. To maximize your time, let the emails that can wait do just that, wait.

Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there

One of the best ways to get more done as a business leader is by getting out into the playing field and meeting people. You may end up making valuable relationships and connections that have the potential to help you take your business to the next level.